MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,972 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Inner Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust corroding.
nearside door upper frame rusty and becoming loose.
rear chassis rails corroding.
some play in nearside front hub.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
exhaust system corroding.
rear chassis rails corroding.
some play in nearside front hub.
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover 109?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BMR 953L is a 1972 Land Rover 109 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1972 Land Rover 109 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 55,334 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover 109 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BMR 953L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover 109 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 54 years old, this Land Rover 109 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BMR 953L registered?
BMR 953L is a 1972 Land Rover 109, first registered on 23 November 1972.
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